You have choices. Shop for your energy. Go to www.competitiveenergy.org to learn more. What is energy choice? What are the benefits of energy choice?
You probably are familiar with the local utility companies that deliver your electricity and natural gas – but there are also other companies that compete to supply you with this energy. Just like you might choose to purchase the latest smartphone from among a variety of different providers, but have it shipped to you by the U.S. Postal Service, in many places you can choose the company that procu
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03/07/2023
To mark National Consumer Protection Week, ACCES will be sharing tips and resources for consumers shopping for . Watch along to learn how to handle a door-to-door sales pitch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLcvoP2-948
How to handle a door-to-door sales pitch You might find it confusing or even a bit overwhelming when engaging with a sales representative at your doorstep. This video outlines how an interaction bet...
01/11/2023
An article in the Cedar Rapids Gazette references American Coalition of Competitive Energy Suppliers explaining how energy choice works in other markets across the United States:
Iowa’s large energy users want electricity choice. Here’s how that works in four other states | ACCES – American Coalition Of Competitive Energy Suppliers January 11, 2023 Cedar Rapid Gazette Erin Jordan A coalition of Iowa’s large energy users wants the option of buying electricity on the open market rather than from MidAmerican Energy and Alliant Energy. A spokesman for the coalition — its members want to be anonymous — said allowing large ene...
01/11/2023
ACCES in the news - read about our interview with WMTA in Maine about the benefits consumers consider when choosing a competitive supplier besides cost savings:
WMTW: Competitive Energy in Maine | ACCES – American Coalition Of Competitive Energy Suppliers January 11, 2023 “It’s really not working”: Competitive energy may not spark big savings in Maine WMTW: John Chrisos ACCES spokesperson, Frank Caliva, gave an interview to WMTW about the benefits of energy competition. The article compared posted supplier rates with the default service rate an...
08/03/2022
The ACCES energy choice map is featured in this helpful article from Consumer Reports with household money saving tips: https://competitiveenergy.org/consumer-reports-how-to-save-money-now/
Consumer Reports: How to Save Money Now | ACCES – American Coalition Of Competitive Energy Suppliers August 3, 2022 This guide from Consumer Reports offers helpful moneysaving household tips and references the ACCES energy choice map. Consumer Reports Contact: Mandy L. Walker With inflation rising faster than it has in 40 years, you likely feel the financial sting at every turn. You experience it a...
11/05/2021
Our fall newsletter recapping what changes we saw for in the 2021 legislative session is available here: https://bit.ly/3ELA1nH - and make sure you sign up for our mailing list so you're the first to hear about our 2022 programming.
09/15/2021
ACCES is excited to share that we're participating in National Clean Energy Week: https://bit.ly/3ziKWSK
National Clean Energy Week | ACCES – American Coalition Of Competitive Energy Suppliers September 15, 2021 ACCES is excited to share that we’re participating in National Clean Energy Week. NCEW is a celebration of the policies, industries, and innovations that power our daily lives while producing no or very little greenhouse gas emissions. ACCES believes that energy choice is an imp...
01/28/2021
Publication day for ACCES' report on the shopping preferences of Maryland energy consumers! http://competitiveenergy.org/media-room/power-of-choice-consumer-shopping-trends/
Power of Choice: Consumer Shopping Trends in Maryland | ACCES – American Coalition Of Competitive Energy Suppliers Stay up to date on the latest news, activities and information about energy choice from the American Coalition of Competitive Energy Suppliers. Click here to read more news about energy choice.
12/11/2020
How satisfied are you with your energy prover? Our survey found that Maryland retail energy consumers are overwhelmingly satisfied with their service, and plan to renew:
05/11/2020
Our latest consumer newsletter about options is available here: https://bit.ly/3dD3d2y
ACCES Quarterly Consumer Newsletter: Spring 2020 The American Coalition of Competitive Energy Suppliers and its members hope this update finds you, your family, and your co-workers safe and healthy during this uncertain time. ACCES is committed to providing educational content for energy consumers and understands that with the upheaval and uncerta...
01/08/2020
ACCES spoke with Utility Dive about energy choice trends across the country, specifically focusing on new legislation introduced this week in Virginia to allow for broader consumer choice:
Energy Choice Legislation to start off the year in the Virginia Legislature | ACCES – American Coalition Of Competitive Energy Suppliers January 8, 2020 The beginning of the legislative session in Virginia saw a bill introduced that would establish broad retail competition. The bill seeks to end Dominion’s monopoly over distribution. ACCES spoke with Utility Dive to discuss similar national trends. Utility Dive Contact: Iulia Gheor...
12/01/2019
Visit our website, http://competitiveenergy.org/consumer-tools/state-by-state-links/, to learn more about the energy suppliers in your state and to exercise your
09/12/2019
Check out our blog posts from this week with information about great consumer education programs being offered in energy choice states: http://competitiveenergy.org/category/energy-choice-industry-news/
Energy Choice Industry News | ACCES – American Coalition Of Competitive Energy Suppliers September 12, 2019 Pennsylvania PUC Annual Utility Wise Education Events The Pennsylvania Public Service Commission released information and the schedule for its “Be Utility Wise” consumer-education events. These events are intended to help community organizations understand utility programs ava...
04/18/2019
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04/15/2019
Read more about the states expanding energy choice in our newsletter! Go to bit.ly/2uxEAjC to learn more
Did you know that renewable energy products help reduce your energy footprint? A lot of suppliers offer renewable energy options. Go to http://competitiveenergy.org/renewable-energy/ to learn more!
04/12/2019
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04/10/2019
The energy industry continues to drive all of these advancements - click on the link in our bio to learn more!
Check out some of our frequently asked questions on our Instagram story right now! https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/18052135894063954/
04/09/2019
Learn more about the importance of energy choice here! http://competitiveenergy.org/what-is-choice/
04/03/2019
Did you know switching to a competitive supplier can help you save money? Learn more about the energy suppliers in your state here:
http://competitiveenergy.org/consumer-tools/state-by-state-links/
State-by-State Information | ACCES – American Coalition Of Competitive Energy Suppliers Electricity choice, known as “Direct Access,” is available for a capped percentage of commercial and industrial consumers in the Pacific Gas & Electric, San Diego Gas & Electric, and Southern California Edison utility territories.
03/29/2019
Check out our newsletter to learn more about expanding energy choice! http://bit.ly/2uxEAjC
Just like the rights you have as a consumer of other products and services, you have certain rights as an energy consumer, too. These rights are in place to protect you. Although consumer rights vary slightly from state to state, there are several general protections that exist everywhere. Visit competitiveenergy.org to learn more!
03/07/2019
We're here to help you know your rights as an energy consumer. Learn more here: http://competitiveenergy.org/consumer-tools/your-rights/
03/06/2019
It’s National Consumer Protection Week! Visit consumer.ftc.gov to learn more
11/27/2018
With access to new technologies, the energy industry is constantly innovating. Energy innovation provides opportunities for consumers to save costs on their energy bills and make more environmentally friendly choices. Learn more about renewable energy on our website: http://competitiveenergy.org/renewable-energy/
11/14/2018
When you receive an offer from a competitive energy supplier, you must assess if it is the best option for your home. When you analyze an offer, important considerations include the offer terms, contract requirements, energy source, billing methods, value-added services and your rights. Learn more about this on our website, here:
http://competitiveenergy.org/consumer-tools/how-to-analyze-an-offer/
10/23/2018
Question 3 on the Nevada ballot proposed a constitutional amendment to require the Nevada Legislature to establish “an open, competitive retail electric energy market,” reduce energy market regulations, and prohibit energy monopolies. Check out our latest blog post, which outlines some key facts of this initiatives.
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Energy Choice Initiative featured on Nevada’s Ballot this November | ACCES – American Coalition Of Competitive Energy Suppliers October 9, 2018 In November 2016, Question 3 on the Nevada ballot proposed a constitutional amendment to require the Nevada Legislature to establish “an open, competitive retail electric energy market,” reduce energy market regulations, and prohibit energy monopolies. An almost 73% majority vote...
04/13/2018
The Spring 2018 Quarterly Consumer Update has been sent out. After completing consumer research for our white paper release last year, we realized we needed to learn more about what consumers want to know about energy choice. The quarterly update summarizes our consumer focus group that we recently conducted. ACCES found that energy consumers appreciate the opportunity to shop and compare offers. Read more about our focus group in the newsletter here: http://competitiveenergy.org/quarterly-consumer-update-consumer-focus-group-the-power-of-choice/
Quarterly Consumer Update: Consumer Focus Group – The Power of Choice | ACCES – American Coalition Of Competitive Energy Suppliers April 10, 2018 Last summer, ACCES released a whitepaper detailing the findings of its survey which measured awareness and understanding of energy choice in several U.S. markets. The results were overwhelmingly in favor of consumers being given competitive choices to meet their energy needs. Survey r...
03/27/2018
ACCES is excited to announce its latest video - The Power of Choice - premiering TOMORROW, March 28 at 1 pm ET. This video will inform policy makers about consumers’ understanding of the energy industry. We will be using the information gathered from a focus group to develop more detailed consumer energy education materials and improve accessibility to this information. Read about all the details in our latest blog post: http://competitiveenergy.org/join-acces-for-the-premiere-of-its-consumer-focus-group-video/
Join ACCES for the premiere of its consumer focus group video | ACCES – American Coalition Of Competitive Energy Suppliers March 21, 2018 The American Coalition of Competitive Energy Suppliers (ACCES) is releasing a new focus group video, The Power of Choice, on its website on March 28 at 1:00 PM ET. ACCES recently hosted and filmed a focus group for the video. The focus group followed last year’s white paper release ...
03/26/2018
ACCES is excited to announce the premiere of our latest video: The Power of Choice. This video will inform policy makers about consumers’ understanding of the energy industry. To produce the video, we conducted a focus group concentrated on consumer knowledge of energy choice. We will be using the information gathered from the focus group to develop more detailed consumer energy education materials and improve accessibility to this information. Read about all the details here: http://competitiveenergy.org/join-acces-for-the-premiere-of-its-consumer-focus-group-video/
Join ACCES for the premiere of its consumer focus group video | ACCES – American Coalition Of Competitive Energy Suppliers March 21, 2018 The American Coalition of Competitive Energy Suppliers (ACCES) is releasing a new focus group video, The Power of Choice, on its website on March 28 at 1:00 PM ET. ACCES recently hosted and filmed a focus group for the video. The focus group followed last year’s white paper release ...
03/21/2018
Want to learn more about the from energy consumers like YOU? You’re in luck! On Wednesday, March 28 at 1:00 pm ET, join us on our website to view our new focus group video, The Power of Choice. The video is the first in a series of educational materials aimed at making energy choice more accessible. Click the link below to sign up for updates! http://competitiveenergy.org/media-room/the-power-of-choice-acces-focus-group-of-consumer-preferences-on-energy-choice/
The Power of Choice: ACCES Focus Group of Consumer Preferences on Energy Choice | ACCES – American Coalition Of Competitive Energy Suppliers Join us as we premiere our focus group video that examines consumer preference on energy choice and provide recommendations to state regulators and industry stakeholders.
03/07/2018
The Federal Trade Commission is excited to celebrate the 20th anniversary of National Consumer Protection Week! Throughout the week there will be Facebook Live videos and other social media events to educate consumers on how to make well-informed decisions. Read more about the national campaigns here: http://competitiveenergy.org/ftc-celebrates-20th-anniversary-of-national-consumer-protection-week/
FTC Celebrates 20th Anniversary of National Consumer Protection Week | ACCES – American Coalition Of Competitive Energy Suppliers March 5, 2018 The Federal Trade Commission and its partners across the country will participate in the 20th anniversary of National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), held March 4-10, 2018. NCPW is a nationally coordinated campaign to help consumers understand their consumer rights and make well-infor...
02/07/2018
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has released information about the Winter Reconnect Order and recommends residents of Ohio take advantage of the order to stay warm this winter season. Read more about it here: http://competitiveenergy.org/puco-reminds-ohioans-that-heating-assistance-is-available/
PUCO reminds Ohioans that heating assistance is available | ACCES – American Coalition Of Competitive Energy Suppliers February 6, 2018 The Public Utility Commission of Ohio issued a press release last week reminding residents that there are heating assistance programs available for those who have been disconnected from their heating source. Public Utility Commission of Ohio Contact: Matt Schilling The Winter Reconn...
11/10/2017
We want your feedback! Tell us about your experience with energy choice so we can improve our programs. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NHSVYCG
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11/06/2017
What are the energy choices in your state? How can you take your energy into your own hands? ACCES representatives want to teach you and your friends the power of choice. Request a speaker or webinar for your next meeting or event and become educated on this important decision you may not even know you have!
http://competitiveenergy.org/request-a-speaker/
Request a Speaker | ACCES – American Coalition Of Competitive Energy Suppliers ACCES representatives are available to speak to your organization via teleconference, webinar, and more, regarding education on energy choice.
Fall 2017 edition of the ACCES Consumer Quarterly Newsletter now available: learn about third-party verification and how it impacts your ability to shop for energy
Curious about community aggregation? Read about new energy choice options in CA: http://bit.ly/2vB5CG9
Community Choice Energy: The Power of Competition | ACCES – American Coalition Of Competitive Energy Suppliers July 24, 2017 New opportunities for community aggregation in California have consumers considering energy choice. San Diego Free Press Contact: Mark Hughes Community Choice Energy — also known as Community Choice Aggregation — offers us the chance to bring about a historic event: the conversion of a...
06/27/2017
The webinar introducing survey results measuring consumer awareness and understanding of energy choice is available to watch online:
PowerOfChoiceWebinar The American Association of Competitive Energy Suppliers (ACCES) released the results of a consumer survey, and accompanying white paper, which measured awar...
The Pensacola News-Journal published a follow-up to its investigative feature story on May 19 on Florida’s non-competitive electricity model with a recap of ACCES’ consumer survey and white paper, The Power of Choice: Consumer Preferences on Energy Choice in Florida and Ohio. ACCES spokesman, Michael Meath explained respondents’ views on the role of the Florida PUC while noting that Floridians are interested in a competitive market with safeguards in place.
http://bit.ly/2teifVq
Survey: Floridians prefer ability to choose energy provider | ACCES – American Coalition Of Competitive Energy Suppliers published a follow-up to its investigative feature story on May 19 on Florida’s non-competitive electricity model with a recap of ACCES’ consumer survey and white paper, The Power of Choice: Consumer Preferences on Energy Choice in Florida and Ohio. ACCES spokesman, Michael Meath explained responde...
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